Residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) welcomed the Supreme Court’s direction to shift stray dogs to shelter homes within eight weeks, calling it a much-needed relief for people troubled by rising dog bite cases.
Atul Goyal, president of United Resident Joint Action (URJA), an apex body of RWAs, on Monday (August 11, 2025) said dog bite cases have been rising steadily, and this order will help provide relief from the problem.
SC orders Dehi and NCR authorities to leash stray dogs, never let them back into public spaces
“Along with stray dogs, cattle on the roads have also started attacking people and causing traffic jams. The authorities should take similar action for such animals as well,” Mr. Goyal said.
The Supreme Court termed the stray dog menace in the city “extremely grim” and directed the Delhi government and civic bodies to start picking up strays from all localities at the earliest and keep them at dog shelters.
